Date: Fri, 4 Nov 1994 22:08:52 +0100 (NFT)
From: Bj|rn Skolander <Bjorn.Skolander@nordiska.uu.se>
Subject: LATVIA: The Lutheran Church Opposed to Homosexuality 


(Source: Reporter 1994/11)

The Lutheran Church of Latvia has made a statement regarding homosexuality.
The statement is said to be based on the Bible and the message is, that
propaganda for homosexuality has to be counteracted.

The Church expresses its support for all individuals who are fighting
against this deadly sin within themselves. It is also opposed to all
attempts to describe homosexuality as a normal human orientation and a free
choice.

As a result of its interpretation of the Bible The Latvian Lutheran Church
has declared, that no gay man or lesbian can hold a position within the
Church. Further the Communian is denied gay men and lesbians until they
repent their sins.

/Bjorn